Mine's an '10 and I just rolled over 31hrs. Only issue i've had was the tachometer cable had a sharp bend which cased the cable to bind and break. Dealer made the hour + drive out and fixed it for free in my garage. He even pulled the part off a new tractor so I didn't have to wait for a replacement.
As far as posting problems with the tractors, I welcome it. Researching all problems that occur, owners fault or not, was one of the factors that helped me choose which brand to go with. When someone posts that the fan broke on the tranny but it was easy to replace and some what inexpensive, that's a plus for that brand. You can't protect your resale value by policing the internet, you will drive yourself crazy. The only way to get top dollar for a used tractor is to buy one that has a cult following and people will pay whatever is asked because of the color and name. Not going to mention any names but one is the color grass and the other the color of a round fruit.
As far as posting problems with the tractors, I welcome it. Researching all problems that occur, owners fault or not, was one of the factors that helped me choose which brand to go with. When someone posts that the fan broke on the tranny but it was easy to replace and some what inexpensive, that's a plus for that brand. You can't protect your resale value by policing the internet, you will drive yourself crazy. The only way to get top dollar for a used tractor is to buy one that has a cult following and people will pay whatever is asked because of the color and name. Not going to mention any names but one is the color grass and the other the color of a round fruit.
